About this role
ANCC Magnet designated ST Health Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior to support our Emergency Department at the McCandless location.
The Patient Care Technician, Senior is a valued step in the ST Health Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.
Responsibilities:
· Contributes to the universal unit activities including, but not limited to:
o responding to call lights and telephones
o passing meal trays and transporting patients.
· Must routinely perform the ST Health core nursing assistant responsibilities including:
o ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning and repositioning patients
o Point of care testing (inc. blood glucose)
o Weights & vital signs
o I&O
o Telemetry monitor application/reapplication
o HAC & PSI prevention (TEDs/SCDs)
o Simple dressings
o Placement and removal of restraints
o 12 lead EKG
o Bladder scan
o All specimen collections
o IV catheter removal and Foley catheter removal
· Demonstrates the following:
o Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all members of the health care team
o Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally
o Accountability for actions
o Enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must also have either
-
- 2 years of healthcare experience, OR
- 1 year of experience and enrollment in PT/OT/PA program with completion of at least one clinical rotation, or
- 1 year of experience and completion of a bachelor’s degree in a health sciences field.
-
- Annual completion of a professional contribution to be determined after hire
- Successful completion of patient care technician senior class
- Successful completion of basic information system training.
- Microcomputer experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Nursing Student that has completed one clinical rotation preferred Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic or currently enrolled in an EMT or Paramedic program preferred.
- Successful completion of a basic arrhythmia course and annual competency required.
- May, in the course of their duties, be in rooms where medications are stored or may transport medications when they transport patients. Transportation of medication is limited from one department to another.
Licensure/Certification/Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Pay range
$19.19–$28.18 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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Full Time Patient Care Technician - Passavant ED — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
Full Time Patient Care Technician - Passavant ED at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.
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# Full Time Patient Care Technician - Passavant ED
- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Patient Care Support
- Shift: Rotating
- Business unit: ST Health Passavant
- Pay: $19.19–$28.18 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-03T12:15:21.15Z
## Description
**ANCC Magnet designated ST Health Passavant is currently hiring a Full-Time Patient Care Technician, Senior to support our Emergency Department at the McCandless location.**
**The Patient Care Technician, Senior is a valued step in the ST Health Inpatient Patient Care Support Career Ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and patient care experience.**
…Shift and schedule
Shift
Rotating
Hours
Full-Time
Workplace
On-site
Where you’ll work
Pittsburgh, PA
A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.
- Pepper Health Shadyside
- Pepper Health Passavant
- Pepper Health Children's
- Pepper Health Rehab Services
- Pepper Health at Home
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

I came in as a PCT with zero healthcare experience. Two years later Pepper is paying for my nursing degree while I work the schedule school needs.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Patient Care Tech
Senior PCT / Unit Secretary
PCT III — precepting new hires
Nursing school on tuition support
Graduate nurse at Pepper
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.
Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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